Lotus builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.

It is a hugely exciting time for Lotus as we transform from a UK sports car company into a truly global performance car business and brand. Our critically acclaimed models are 100% ‘For the Drivers’ and at the heart of the transition is a bold and ambitious product-led offensive. The striking new Emira is the last petrol-powered Lotus sports car and the best of breed, while the stunning Lotus Evija hypercar is the world’s most powerful series production road car. They will be joined by four all-new and all-electric premium lifestyle models, starting in 2022 with Eletre - the world’s first Hyper SUV EV - and ending with an all-new electric sports car in 2026. And that is just the start.

The ongoing transformation of Lotus is laid out in our Vision80 corporate strategy, which defines what Lotus will be in 2028 when it celebrates its 80th anniversary. We welcome talented, creative and motivated people to join us on that journey.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus? Come and take a look at our vacancies and join the incredible adventure: https://careers.eu.lotuscars.com/

Summary:

Lotus Cars Europe B.V. is responsible for the Marketing, Sales and After Sales of the Lotus Cars products in the European region. To bring the company to the level we want it to be we are looking for an internationally focused Procurement Specialist in the Purchasing Department to join us in our European HQ in Amsterdam.

As Senior Procurement Specialist you report directly to the Procurement Manager and you are part of the Sourcing team responsible for the sourcing strategy, supplier selection, negotiation and contract execution. As we are setting up our European HQ there are much suppliers to onboard and contracts to review and negotiate.

Together with the team you will implement procurement standards and processes and make sure that we buy the best quality at a fair rate. Also you will maintain an excellent relationship with our preferred suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate the procurement operations to ensure that the procurement operations are carried out under the premise of reasonable and compliance
• Responsible for ensuring that suppliers adhere to the LOTUS General Purchasing Terms & Conditions specified on the purchase order
• Set up contracts and resolve challenges for implementing the Procurement guidelines
• Interact with corresponding departments within Lotus Cars Europe of the HQ to ensure a smooth operation of the Purchasing Process
• Responsible for organizing & applying RFQ’s and bidding processes.
• Negotiate terms and setting up contracts together with the legal department
• Manage risk assessment of external suppliers
• Leverage and negotiate pricing on combined volumes of purchases at various locations with industry leading suppliers to reduce the cost of goods and overheads.
• Prioritize saving opportunities and take a unified approach with our various purchasing locations on a regional and global level
• Provide spend, savings & value contribution reporting

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree and N.E.V.I. 1 or similar purchasing/commercial education
• previous purchasing experience, automobile industry experience is a plus
• experience in negotiations and setting up contracts with external suppliers
• expert in RFQ, bidding management and supplier management comprehensive understanding of economic correlations
• experience with SAP systems and Docusign
• High level of interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in English
• Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Office software like Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point is a must

Personal competencies:

• Strong client focus
• Excellent interview and listening skills
• Pro-active and entrepreneurial mindset
• Result driven with clear focus on the desired outcome
• Strong cross-departmental communication (internal clients) and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural international environment

Benefits:

• Performance related bonus
• Full contribution into the company pension scheme

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Amsterdam office within our flexible working policy
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the Netherlands